Edinburgh City Centre Travel Guide
Edinburgh





Visit Edinburgh City Centre
Stay near popular Edinburgh City Centre attractions
Things to do

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Edinburgh: The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience
Top hotels in Edinburgh City Centre

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
"We booked the Apex Grassmarket Hotel for a stay during The Fringe Festival. We visit every year and have stayed in various central Edinburgh Hotels over the years. The Apex Grassmarket Hotel was very disappointing. One positive to note was the staff who were always very approachable and helpful. ..."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
"Centrally located. The hotel exceeded my expectations, especially during Fringe!"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

YOTEL Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
"The bathroom is very good, great design, everything has been thought of, but the sleeping area wasn’t great, it was so small, most of it is taken up by the huge bed frame and clunky faux marble table. We had a really long walk to our room with no lifts There was a wedding on Saturday and our room ..."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
"3 day stay for Military Tattoo. Perfect location on Grassmarket."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Check Edinburgh City Centre hotel availability
Where to stay in Edinburgh City Centre

Old Town Edinburgh
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Assembly Rooms and George Street.

Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and King's Theatre while in the area.

Leith
Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Docks and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.

West End
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dean Village to Johnnie Walker Princes Street – discover West End, a destination also famous for its shopping.





























